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Students must submit application by June 1.

The Arkansas House of Representatives has moved to lower the amount of college lottery scholarships for incoming freshmen.

Arkansas lottery officials say the lottery has surpassed $300 million in contributions to college scholarships.

More than 2 out of 5 students receiving a lottery scholarship lose that benefit after one year. Now, legislators are looking for the first time at what's happening to students after they get the lottery scholarship.

Says bill would make college less affordable, ignores intent of Arkansas voters.